1. bandits or outlaws who rob travelers, especially those operating in groups
Usage: plural of brigand

Examples

• The mountain pass was dangerous because of brigands who attacked merchant caravans.
• Medieval brigands often hid in forests to ambush wealthy travelers.
• The king sent soldiers to capture the brigands terrorizing the countryside.
• Local villagers lived in fear of the brigands who raided their settlements.
• The story tells of brave knights who defeated a band of brigands.
• Brigands were a constant threat to trade routes in ancient times.